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Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi
When walking the dog through a local park in the early morning, you may have noticed a group of people moving gracefully and effortlessly, like a river flowing around rocks. They are practicing Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, deliberate movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. Tai Chi, which was once reserved for warriors and
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The Benefits of Qi Gong
Acupuncture is one of three branches of ancient traditional medicine. The other two are herbal medicine and the practice of a physical and mental discipline called Qi Gong. The main objective of each branch is to bring about a harmonious flow of Chi.
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Physical Aspects Related to The Lungs
In the world of Traditional Chinese medicine, the lung is probably the organ whose TCM functions overlap the most with its Western functions. Respiration, the immune system and the skin are all systems heavily influenced by the lung, both in acupuncture and in Western medicine.
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